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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.94, 205.38 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.94, 205.38 and 128.29 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.94 : 205.38 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.94/205.38 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.94x = 205.38 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.94x = 26,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.20/148.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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